Based on a real-life murder trial that took place in the mid-19th century, this gripping novel explores the twisted mind of a man accused of killing his own nephew. As the evidence is presented, the reader is taken on a journey through the seedy underbelly of Victorian London, where secrets and lies lurk around every corner. A must-read for fans of true crime and legal drama.

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